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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom vs. Jamaica

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.15 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Jamaica.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.37 EUR (2.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.62 EUR (4.12 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.37 EUR
3.62 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.49 EUR (1.7 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.33 EUR (2.65 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.49 EUR
2.33 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.26 EUR (13.97 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.15 EUR (5.87 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 58% lower in Jamaica.

12.26 EUR
5.15 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.58 EUR (12.06 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.29 EUR (11.73 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in Jamaica.

10.58 EUR
10.29 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.98 EUR (9.1 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.94 EUR (5.63 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Jamaica.

7.98 EUR
4.94 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.46 EUR (17.62 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.79 EUR (8.88 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in Jamaica.

15.46 EUR
7.79 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.35 EUR (2.68 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.84 EUR (2.1 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in Jamaica.

2.35 EUR
1.84 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.06 EUR (3.48 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 2.56 EUR (2.91 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in Jamaica.

3.06 EUR
2.56 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.8 EUR (3.19 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.23 EUR (2.54 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 20.4% lower in Jamaica.

2.80 EUR
2.23 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

25.98 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.02 EUR (1.17 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.65 EUR (1.88 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.02 EUR
1.65 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.36 EUR (1.55 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.41 EUR (2.74 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.36 EUR
2.41 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.38 EUR (8.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.49 EUR (13.1 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.38 EUR
11.49 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.36 EUR (1.55 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.77 EUR (3.16 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.36 EUR
2.77 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.29 EUR (1.47 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.9 EUR (2.17 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.29 EUR
1.90 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.34 EUR (2.67 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.49 EUR (3.97 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 33% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.34 EUR
3.49 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.3 EUR (1.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.77 EUR (2.01 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.30 EUR
1.77 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.13 EUR (2.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.79 EUR (0.9 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Jamaica.

2.13 EUR
0.79 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

16.87 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.84 EUR (3.24 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.07 EUR (2.36 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in Jamaica.

2.84 EUR
2.07 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.35 EUR (1.54 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.92 EUR (1.05 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in Jamaica.

1.35 EUR
0.92 EUR

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.08 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Jamaica.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.03 EUR (4.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.06 EUR (3.49 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in Jamaica.

4.03 EUR
3.06 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.12 EUR (2.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.9 EUR (1.03 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Jamaica.

2.12 EUR
0.90 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.05 EUR (8.04 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.67 EUR (1.9 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Jamaica.

7.05 EUR
1.67 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.88 EUR (6.7 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.78 EUR (3.17 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Jamaica.

5.88 EUR
2.78 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.23 EUR (9.38 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.56 EUR (6.34 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Jamaica.

8.23 EUR
5.56 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 82.28 EUR (93.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 41.72 EUR (47.55 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in Jamaica.

82.28 EUR
41.72 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.63 EUR (20.09 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.56 EUR (6.34 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Jamaica.

17.63 EUR
5.56 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.62 EUR (1.85 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.62 EUR (0.7 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Jamaica.

1.62 EUR
0.62 EUR

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.39 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Jamaica.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.59 EUR (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.08 EUR (1.23 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Jamaica.

1.59 EUR
1.08 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.53 EUR (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.16 EUR (1.33 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in Jamaica.

1.53 EUR
1.16 EUR

LPG 1L

1.24 EUR
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.75 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Jamaica.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 185.14 EUR (211 USD) in the United Kingdom and 27.81 EUR (31.7 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 85% lower in Jamaica.

185.14 EUR
27.81 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.06 EUR (3.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Jamaica.

3.06 EUR
0.83 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 33.85 EUR (38.58 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.23 EUR (8.24 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Jamaica.

33.85 EUR
7.23 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2 EUR (2.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.23 EUR (2.54 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.00 EUR
2.23 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.7 EUR (5.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.67 EUR (1.9 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Jamaica.

4.70 EUR
1.67 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 14.11 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.34 EUR (9.51 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in Jamaica.

14.11 EUR
8.34 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 49.95 EUR (56.92 USD) in the United Kingdom and 45.85 EUR (52.25 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Jamaica.

49.95 EUR
45.85 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 13.65 EUR (15.55 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.4 EUR (13 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in Jamaica.

13.65 EUR
11.40 EUR

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.24 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom than in Jamaica.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2402 EUR (2737.97 USD) in the United Kingdom and 555.98 EUR (633.64 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Jamaica.

2 402 EUR
555.98 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1703 EUR (1940.47 USD) in the United Kingdom and 285.72 EUR (325.63 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Jamaica.

1 703 EUR
285.72 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 4282 EUR (4879.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1175 EUR (1339.24 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Jamaica.

4 282 EUR
1 175 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2889 EUR (3292.02 USD) in the United Kingdom and 639.71 EUR (729.05 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Jamaica.

2 889 EUR
639.71 EUR

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.18 times more for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom than in Jamaica.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 14135 EUR (16109.57 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1556 EUR (1773.35 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 89% lower in Jamaica.

14 135 EUR
1 556 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 8629 EUR (9834.18 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1613 EUR (1838.09 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Jamaica.

8 629 EUR
1 613 EUR

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 7.01 times higher than in Jamaica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3565 EUR (4062.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 508.59 EUR (579.62 USD) in Jamaica. The average salary is 85.7% lower in Jamaica.

3 565 EUR
508.59 EUR

Hotels

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

140 EUR
38.7 EUR

Two stars

107 EUR
80.2 EUR

Three stars

112 EUR
153 EUR

Four stars

145 EUR
383 EUR

Five stars

370 EUR
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1334 hotels • Jamaica: 8 cities, 71 hotels

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